Honey and arabic gum are used in our tablet manufacturing process. Cellulose is often used to give body to the powders. Calcium stearate, derived from vegetable sources, is used as a lubricant to help products release from the tooling of the tablet and capsuling machines. No artificial flavoring is ever used.

Because of the variability in sources of natural and organic ingredients, color, texture, and odor may vary from batch to batch. However, the basic formula remains constant, and quality is ensured by repeat testing.

The calcium stearate we use is derived from palm oil, which is a saturated fat, like cocoa butter, dairy fats, etc. It is approved by the FDA to be used as a lubricant and is approved for use in food products.

Yes. All of our gelatin capsules are certified kosher or pareve/parve. Pareve/parve is a classification under Jewish dietary law meaning the product has been processed so extensively that it can be considered to have been prepared without meat, milk, or other derivatives.

Zypan, Betaine Hydrochloride, and Cal-Amo should never be chewed because the acids may cause potential damage to tooth enamel. Chlorophyll Complex Perles will temporarily stain the teeth and turn the tongue green.

Some Standard Process supplements are designed as chewables for those who cannot swallow capsules or tablets. After chewing, taste-bud receptors tell the brain what is entering the digestive system. Tasting is considered the first stage of digestion, when salivary secretion enzymes are activated.

Our products are processed in a facility that manufactures other products containing soy, milk, eggs, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish. The preceding statement is printed on every product label to alert extremely sensitive patients. Please read our labels carefully for any possible ingredient allergens before recommending supplements to patients who are sensitive to certain foods. While we take precautions to avoid cross-contamination by thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing equipment and cleaning production suites, it is possible that some allergen residue may be present.

The "Best Used By" information, located on all product boxes and on the neck of all product bottles, represents the date by which the product is best used by and the product code.

The "Best Used By" date should not be viewed as an expiration date but as a guideline for when products are considered 100 percent potent. Products tend to lose potency over time but may still be considered effective after this date. Standard Process only guarantees product potency up until the "Best Used By" date. Products are continuously tested to determine their shelf life. This testing has shown that certain products tend to have shorter shelf lives, which is reflected by the "Best Used By" date.In this example, the month and year the product is best used by is September 2016. Product code numbers are used to determine when products are produced. In the example, the product code is L082814001.

Only Peanut Butter Standard Bars continue to be made with peanut butter. Recognizing the severity of peanut allergies, Standard Process has removed peanut bran from its products and replaced it with rice bran.

The sucrose found in our products comes from natural sources such as beets and sugar cane. Sucrose, along with starch and arabic gum, is used to coat vitamin A and vitamin D (cholecalciferol), making them into a powdered form that helps prevent oxidation of these vitamins. The amount of sucrose in the actual product is very minimal.

Nutrimere and Iodomere contain conch. Glucosamine Synergy contains glucosamine sulfate that is derived from crab shells. While not a shellfish, calamari (the source of oil in Calamari Omega-3 Liquid) is in the same family and may trigger a reaction in those who are allergic to shellfish. Please consult the product labels for the complete ingredient listing on each product.

Some products contain soybean ingredients, such as soy powder, soy nuggets, and soy protein. Soybean lecithin, a source of choline and B vitamins, is found in other Standard Process products. It acts as an emulsifier, keeping water and fats from separating in foods. Individual sensitivities to soy protein should be discussed with your patients.

Zymex Capsules contain approximately 192 mg of lactose per capsule. Zymex Wafers contain around 220 mg of lactose per wafer. This is roughly the same amount of lactose found in a teaspoon of reduced-fat milk.

The body processes most compounds based on concentration; so the more there is, the faster your body works to process it. The key is getting the right concentration at the right time. Taking smaller amounts throughout the day allows the body to maintain a lower but more consistent amount for a longer period of time. It is more efficient for your body and more effective in sustaining the molecular mechanisms supported by the compounds in our supplements.

Consistent with our commitment to produce and sell only the highest-quality dietary supplements, each batch of marine oil is tested for potential oxidation, mercury, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and dioxin. The product is also tested for bacteria and to verify our label claims. These tests are carried out by Standard Process and third-party labs. We use this process for testing Tuna Omega-3 Oil, Tuna Omega-3 Chewable, and Calamari Omega-3 Liquid. Below are the respective limits for each batch:

Analyte

Units

Limits

Peroxide Value

meq 02/kg

< 5

p-Anisidine Value

AnV

< 20

Mercury

ppb

< 10

PCBs

ppt (TEF)

< 10

TCDD (Dioxin)

ppt

< 1

During manufacturing, our marine oils are processed to retain their natural triglyceride structure.

We also take great care in sourcing our marine-oil products. Tuna comes from the abundant skipjack and/or yellowfin tuna populations. Our calamari oil is certified as sustainable by a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization called Friend of the Sea®.

Yes. Our complete list can be found in the Product Selection Guide. Products marked with the (GF) symbol are on our gluten-free list. Patients and health care professionals should know that we follow the FDA guidelines, which state that products that contain less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten can be labeled as gluten-free. All of our products that are designated as gluten-free contain less than 20 ppm and are tested every time they are manufactured to be sure that they meet this standard.

Standard Process products are thought to work synergistically and support multiple aspects of health. In some cases, combined products can result in very high levels of certain vitamins or minerals. Where warranted, guidance is provided for individual products on the label and in this catalog via warnings and cautions. Additional information about vitamin and mineral levels is provided through the “daily values” reported on the label. These values, set by the Food and Drug Administration, indicate how much of the recommended daily consumption of the nutrient is found in a serving. Several excellent resources detailing vitamin/mineral action and current knowledge regarding recommended levels are available online.

By following the Standard Process Purification Program, you will be working toward sustained, long-term weight management. The ideal weight-management system is not a quick fix but a long-term commitment. You will need to make lifestyle changes that will continue long after the purification process has been completed.

Exercise facilitates the removal of toxins and helps maintain a healthy weight. It is recommended that you walk 30-45 minutes at least four days per week. Strenuous exercise should be put on hold during the 21-day program. Consult your health care professional if you are currently on a more strenuous exercise program that you would like to maintain throughout the purification program or about resuming strenuous exercise post-purification.

Your health care professional can help you decide what is right for you based on your health history, supplements/medications you are taking, and health goals. He or she might also recommend additional supplements to support your body while on the program.

Two of the main effects will be an increase in urination and bowel movements. This is a natural effect of purifying and should not interfere with your daily activities. In rare cases, you may experience a throbbing sensation in the head, generalized aches, itchy skin, rashes, or fatigue. These are normal occurrences and will subside in a day or two.

You may be fatigued because your body may require a higher amount of protein during purification and post-purification. Ask your health care professional about adding Whey Pro Complete to your program.

If there is no one to receive/sign for the package(s) on the first delivery, UPS will make two additional attempts to deliver, after which the package(s) will be returned to Standard Process. If returned, the package(s) will be subject to a 20% charge plus any additional shipping fees.

Please note: Delivery times are not guaranteed. Due to unforeseen circumstances, such as weather, insufficient delivery information, strikes, refusal of delivery, etc., a shipment may be delayed.

A Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) is required for all returns and it must be visible on the outside of the shipping box or on the mailing label. To receive a RMA, call Customer Service at 800-558-8740 within 30 days of the order date and state:

Product name

Invoice number

Reason for return

"Best Used By" date

Returned, unopened product must be in the original container (carton and bottle). There is a 20% processing fee on all returned products. Any products returned without a visible ARN will be refused by Standard Process Inc.

We use a wide variety of machinery at the farm. We have equipment that was developed before herbicides became widely used, such as cultivators and flame weeders. We also have some very modern machinery that many farmers employ such as soil finishers. Additionally, we have some equipment that was developed for modern era organics such as a Reigi weeder.

We try our best to be self-sustaining at Standard Process. We rotate crops extensively to ensure we have a variety of residues in our soil. We are loyal believers in the concept of green manure and we often have 1/3 of the Standard Process acres in some form of green manure rotation at all times. When soil tests show a need for a nutrient, we only apply fertilizers that are organic and included in the OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) list of approved materials.

The shelf life on most of our products is between 1½ and 2 years. However, this guideline should not be viewed as an "expiration date" since most products tend to only lose potency after this time and should still be considered effective.

Unlike what the pharmaceutical industry and some news media would have you believe, the supplement industry is indeed regulated and inspected by various governmental agencies. Standard Process Inc. is regulated and inspected by:

We are not certified by any of the groups, such as Natural Products Association (NPA), NSF International and U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP), that currently offer this service. We do not feel it is necessary to have this type of certification because we are licensed and regulated by the FDA and WI-DA, and inspected at least annually by both.

Standard Process is proud of the quality of its products and its manufacturing processes. We welcome you to come for a tour and see for yourself.

As a precaution, Standard Process will be adding the following warning statement to all product labels: This product is processed in a facility that manufactures other products containing soy, dairy, egg, wheat, peanut, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish. Standard Process has also added a similar warning on MediHerb products that are packaged in our facility. This warning is meant for people who may have severe allergies to these foods.

Standard Process follows good manufacturing practices to avoid cross-contamination--practices such as taking apart and cleaning all equipment between production runs. It's just one way we can make our products safer for consumers.

Between each separate product run, any equipment that comes in contact with ingredients or finished product is disassembled and washed.

Cleaning agents are rotated monthly to avoid bacterial resistance.

Swab samples are taken from several areas of each piece of equipment.

These samples are exposed to a luminometer, which fluoresces in proportion to the amount of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in the sample.

ATP is found in and around all biological matter and would indicate a possible bacterial presence.

If the luminometer measures ATP results beyond an acceptable level, the cleaning process is repeated and additional ATP tests are conducted.

This is done as many times as needed to obtain acceptable samples.

After the cleaned equipment passes the ATP testing protocol, the equipment is sanitized.
Only then is the equipment reassembled for use with a new batch of product.
If a clean piece of equipment is unused for more than 24 hours, it is resanitized prior to use.

In addition to the equipment itself, the surrounding production suite, including the floors, walls, and vent covers, is cleaned.